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Query 4

Maricopa County, Arizona

BALL/BUSKIRK/DAVIDSON/NEAL/NEILL--Ernest Herman BALL b. 3-27-1897 IN, died 12 Nov 1987 and resided in Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ. His first wife was Cecil Pauline BUSKIRK b. 1900 d. 1922, children were Clairbell DAVIDSON and Frank LEACH. Clairbell had 2 daughters Sharon DAVIDSON married James FLYNN and lived in Phoenix. Unable to find out what happened to Sharon, she did have a sister named Janet BAKKER, but not sure where she lives. Frank LEACH also lived and died in Phoenix, he too died 10-10-1987 and was brought back to be buried in Martinsville, IN. He was married to Opal Susan NEAL/NEILL. Frank worked on the dam in that area, anyone with any knowledge of this family please contact me. Need more information on Ernest Ball's connections to the Moore family in Greene Co. IN. Cecil Pauline BUSKIRK was my grandfather's sister. Thanks. Email: Sue Wilcox

MORRIS--I would like to contact surviving family members of Alf MORRIS, who's last known address was 4151 W. Hayward, Phoenix, Az. 45021. Email: Charles M Morris

LONG/FAULKNER--I'm trying to find any descendants of Lizzie LONG. She was born Lizzie FAULKNER in Johnson Co. Illinois in July 1862. She and her four children moved to Phoenix in 1917. Her son George Jr died there in 1918. Her remaining children were, Amanda, born Sept.1887, Sarah, born 1889, and Johnny, born May 1891 all in Johnson Co. Illinois. Nothing was every heard of the children after Johnny wrote his grandfather to send birth record. His mother had already passed but don't know date or where buried. Any help would be appreciated. Chris Kelly 1360 Transite Ave. San Diego, CA 92154 Email: Christine L Kelly

WHINERY--I am searching for information on my great grandfather William Joseph WHINERY born 1862 in Arkansas, died 1932 in Scottsdale, Arizona. Thanks. Email: Cindy Pierce

ADAMS/GENTRY/STACEY--Researching ADAMS, GENTRY, STACEY families who migrated from Douglas Co., MO to Ravalli Co., MT about 1907 and then to Phoenix, AZ by 1917. Associated surnames BARNES, JENKINS, STRATE, BARTRAM. By 1923 some of these families moved to the Los Angeles area of CA. Email Pamela Geisler Smith

BALSZ-LEROY--Elizabeth Balsz-LeRoy lived in Phoenix Arizona prior to Statehood. Four of her six children were born in Yuma Arizona because that was the only place with a midwife in the territory. Her Father, Harry or Henry (not sure) Balsz, owned the first two story house in Phoenix (destroyed by fire). I'm not sure what he did for a living, we were told that he may have owned a large meat packing plant in Phoenix. He donated the land for the Balsz School (still in existence). Elizabeth LeRoy married a Henry Jules LeRoy who owned copper mines in Maricopa/Pima(?) counties. Any information about the Balsz or LeRoy families in Arizona would be appreciated. Email Lawrence Stillwagon

STURGES--My grandfather was born in Phoenix in 1894. His father was Delmont L. STURGES, mother Lucena Merrill SNYDER. Delmont's siblings included Nettie KIMBALL, Wilna STURGES, Channing STURGES, John E. (Ned) STURGES. Delmont's children, all born in Phoenix, included John H. STURGES (b. 1894), Carita STURGES, Winifred (Winnie) STURGES, Laura STURGES, Harold STURGES, and Marguerite "Margie" STURGES. I have more information on these families. Am looking for information on Delmont's father. Email p8melo@ix.netcom.com

OUTHOUSE/WATERHOUSE/WRIGHT--I'm searching for information or connections to James WATERHOUSE (18??-1909) and his wife Lydia OATHOUSE (18??-1906). Both were probably born in Indiana, but resided in Maricopa County, AZ (Tempe). They had at least four children, one of which was Jennie Louise WATERHOUSE (1872-1943) who married DeForest WRIGHT in 1895. I look forward to corresponding with anyone who has information or connections to these surnames. Email DSfoot@aol.com

ZUMWALT--APACHE JCT, AZ. Looking for anyone that would have information on any ZUMWALT and Andrew Lorenzo Zumwalt. Thanks in advance. Email Shirley Reynolds

FELTON/BURLESON--Seeking information on Lloyd Melton Felton (1864-1898) and Sarah Elizabeth "Sallie" BURLESON FELTON (1863-1944). They were married in San Angelo, Tom Green Co., Texas in 1884 and with their small children later moved to Maricopa Co., AZ. L.M. died in Maricopa County but Sallie and the children stayed for a time after that. They later returned to Texas. If you are related and/or have any other information I would love to hear from you. Homepage; Email Jan Romine

GANT--I am researching descendants of Garcia Glendon Gant. He was born May 31, 1925 in Slate WV, and moved to Maricopa County from Ohio. janetolson@sprintmail.com

LISTERBARGER--Samuel Walker's Fairfield, Iowa, obituary, March 25, 1906, lists "Mrs. Allie Listerbarger of Tempe, Ari." as a surviving daughter. She was a child of her father's first marriage, 1853-1880. From family sources, I believe she was born about 1859 and that "Allie" was a nickname for Alice. One family source also believes Allie's married name was Gisenbarger, but I have found no record to validate that. Any information on her or her family, including descendents, will be appreciated. Email Duncan Morrow

SADE--Seeking information on Alice Sade who passed away on March 15, 1996. Alice resided in Maricopa County, Glendale, AZ. Please e-mail me with any news. Thank you. Email Stella Baldev.

LOCKWOOD--Looking for any and all info. on Lockwoods from PA and NY..Sidney Lockwood is suppossed to have moved to Scottsdale..has a daughetr or granddaughter who is alive now. Marguerite Portnoy in Scottsdale. Any and all info is greatly appreciated as this has been a brickwall for a while now! Thanks. Email Michele R. Lockwood.

CRESSINGHAM/SMITH/OSBORN--Tracing this branch. Need any further info. Winifred Smith, a daughter of Samuel Smith and Mary J. Ricker b. Jan. 1885 in MN. This may be the daughter, Mrs. 'Mary' Cressingham, referred to in Sam's obituary as 'of Phoenix,' as well as in that of Sam's son, Roger. Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Directory listings: Cressingham 1939:All the following were living together at 621 N. 5th Ave., Ruth was a student 1950: [1]Cressingham, Clara M Coml. Clk. Mts. St. Tel r322 W Latham for whom the SSI shows(?) CRESSINGHAM, CLARA 526-16-1877 AZ 4 Sep 1920 Dec 1980 Phoenix, AZ 85008 [2] Cressingham, Richard H (Winifred) Ariz. Plant Eng. Mts. St. Tel r 322 W Latham [3]Cressingham, Ruth A Sec. Fireman's Fund Group 811 N 1st Ave. ---- What happened to these people? Only Clara in SSI. Many thanks. Email John Hutchins.

STRUCKMAN--Looking for ancestors, descendants and relatives of CHARLES C. STRUCKMAN of Mesa, Arizona. Want to know if this person is connected to other STRUCKMAN'S in various places in the U.S.A and to FREDERICK STRUCKMAN who came over from Hanover, Germany in 1855 settling in Ripley County, Indiana. Married DOROTHEA HENRIETTA MARIE HAASE. Both lived and died in Ripley County. Parents of 14 children. Some of the children remained in same location as parents. Others went else where. Snail mail P.O. Box 148, Moores Hill, IN 47032 Email: Lee Ann Struckman.

DALHOVER--I'm doing research on the DALHOVER FAMILY,my great grandfather was MARTIN DALHOVER married to ELIZABETH ACKERMAN, they lived in madison, Ind. Children--ADAM,ANDREW AND ELIZABETH. Please send any information you have. Thank You. Email: SHERRY DALHOVER BALLARD.

MITCHELL/MITSCHKE--I am looking for any information or anyone knowing Fred Mitchell. He married Daliah Elizabeth Mitschke roughly in late 1949 into 1950. Daliah Mitschke already had a child between 4 and 5 years old named Robert Mitschke. Daliah's maiden name was Ramsey. She was born in Texas and moved to Phoenix around that time under doctors advise for asthma. She met Fred Mitchell sometime shortly after moving to Phoenix where she lived near a grocery store. They lived near a Chinese family who taught Robert Mitschke limited Chinese at the time. Daliah was to move back to Princeton, TX in late 1950 being pregnant with a child from Fred Mitchell. She returned to TX with Robert and waited for Fred Mitchell to follow. Daliah gave birth to Freddie Gene Mitchell (named for his father...first name only that I can be sure about) in January of 1951. The story that I have been told is that Fred Mitchell (I guess SR) had frequent dealings with Indians on the reservation and may have decided to stay behind never to follow. Daliah Elizabeth Mitchell was my grandmother. She died in March of 1988. I have no further clues towards my grandfather, Mr. Fred Mitchell, and would very much like any information possible. In case it may look vague, I know my father and uncle and knew my grandmother. The only person I am looking for information about was my grandfather. I would guess (based on the age of my grandmother) he would absolutely have to have been born between 1895 and 1920, though more realistically between 1910 and 1920. Thank you for your time. Email: Marc Mitchell.

HODGE--Looking for information on James Calloway Hodge. He came to Calif abt1900 and lived in Exeter, then moved to Az. to be with other children. He is reported to have been a carpenter and a farmer owning several hundred acres. My father said he moved to the Higley area and that was where he died,assumably buried there also. I cannot give you an exact date of death,but he was born abt 1857 so guessing 1920-1930. I know this is very sketchy info but any thing that resembles him would be appreciated.. Thanks Email: Jim Hodge.

RAMSEY--Looking for Lee Ramsey (born 1880's Fentress county, Tenn) married Era Helm & lived in the Peoria area in 1957. Any clue appreciated. Email: Vonn Robinson.

MURRAY-- Looking for descendants of Walter Raymond Murray b.17 Sep. 1875 at Neosho Newton, Co. Mo.] d. July 1921, Glendale, Az. Married Mary Rich at Webb City, Mo., they had three sons. Walter was the son of George Washington Murray and Edith Maynard [Murray]. I have no information on Mary Rich. George W. was born 1845 in Cole,Co. Mo. d. 7Mar. 1915, Edith was born 5 Mar. 1856 Jennings,Co. Indiana d. 4 Oct.1945 at Granby [Newton, Co.] Mo. Any help with these people would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Email: Bill.

HARRIS,--Lucian Floyd, born 17 Jan 1893 in KS, died Aug 1975 in AZ. He is my great-grandfather. Desire obituary, contact with other descendents, and any additional information. Amy Waters, 1622 Center St. #4, Emporia KS 66801. Email: Amy Waters.

KOLAR/WELLS--Looking for information about Richard Wells KOLAR (might possibly be Robert Wells KOLAR), who was the son of Betty Ann WELLS and unknown KOLAR. His mother died when he was young. His grandmother, Carola Taylor WELLS, then helped raise him. Carola Taylor WELLS died August 27, 1992 at the Hearthstone Nursing Care Center in Mesa. Carola was from Brooklyn, New York, and was a member of the Zigfield Follies. ANY information about her grandson, Richard (possibly Robert) Wells KOLAR would be GREATLY appreciated. Email: Brian Wells Carpenter.

ALLISON/PROVINE--I would like to find the descendants of John Allison and Mariah Provine. The family were from McDonough Co., IL and came to Mesa, AZ in the 1880's. Some of the family moved on to California, but some stayed in Arizona. If you can help, email: Jean Suplick Matuson.

FITZGERALD--My g-grandmother was buried in Phoenix in 1928-she was divorced from Henry Jackson Fitzgerald and may possibly have lived with her son Benjamin & his wife Ann (PITTMAN) FITZGERALD when she died--Need where buried and any other information someone may stumble on--Email: Gail Fitzgerald Kentch.

SPRUCE-- I'm wondering if anyone knew a Robert Spruce (maybe known as Bobby Spruce) who died in (Gilbert, Maricopa, AZ) in January 1985. I was wondering if he had family there. If there is anyone who has information about him they can write me at WVLTC@aol.com with the information. His birthday was August 15, 1925. He was a relative of mine that has been lost for 45 years. Thanks. Email: WVLTC@aol.com.

HORTON/MIXON-- Milligan Horton and wife Nellie B. Mixon were taken to Arizona by son John A. Have found John A. Horton and wife Pearl on 1920 census Maricopa County living in Phoenix. John died October 1986 in Phoenix. His children listed in 1920 were Velma age 6, Donald age 3 11/12, and Norman age 2 3/12. Would like to contact anyone in this family. I believe it was someone in this family who contacted a kinsman in Mississippi, but he cannot find their name or address. Any suggestions on how to find them? They were evidently nterested in genealogy. Thanks a lot, email: Pat Brown.

MOON/GRAY-- According to the Social Security Death index, Adelaide MOON, b. 15 Mar 1888, died March 1967, last residence Phoenix AZ. I am trying to locate information about Adelaide Verna GRAY, born that same day. Does anyone have any information that might link the two? Email: Shirley York Anderson

MOWRY/MCCUNE-- Looking for information on Oral P. MOWRY and his sister, Anne Mowry MCCUNE, both living in Phoenix in 1927, according to obit for their mother, Nettie Miller Mowry. Anne was born in Persia, Iowa in 1890, and Oral a few years after that, also in Persia. Anne's husband's initials may have been F.E. or E.N. and they had at least one child, a daughter named Velma Ruth. Don't know anything about Oral's branch of the family. I need full names of spouses of both Anne and Oral, plus birthdates and names of all children and any grandchildren. I am related in that Oral and Anne were cousins to my great-grandmother, Nellie Mowry Chipman, of Shelby, Iowa. I am presently updating this branch of the Mowry family. Thank you, Rick Dau Iowa City, Iowa. Email: iowarocker@hotmail.com

MAXEY--I am looking for information on the death of my great grandmother Ida MAXEY, who moved to Phoenix area in 1920's due to health. Died in January 1929 and is buried there. Also had two daughters that died there. Would like to know what cemetery she is buried in and possibly locate her obituary. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you. Paul Woodyer Email: pwoodyer@crtelco.com

MAZZA/DARNER/SPICE--I am trying to find any info on my Grandfather Ernest Mazza he and his wife Murley Kurtz Mazza came to Az around 1921 and settled in the Clarkdale area but moved to Phoenix in mid 1930's they had two children Frank and Dorothy, Dorothy married a man named Joel Darner and lived in Mesa, Frank had Two children from two marrages, a daughter and a son. The daughter married an Edward Spice in the mid 1960's any info on any of these people or there decendant will be greatly appreceated Ernest Jay Mazza

CAVNESS--Looking for folk who are researching the CAVNESS family that moved to Maricopa Co. in 1888 and were ranchers. I would like to share information and pictures. My mother-in-law was RUTH UTZ CAVNESS, daughter of THOMAS JASPER CAVNESS. Sandra Robison

LONG--Looking for information on a Cecil Martha and Edwin Bishop Long. Brother and sister, possibly born in Maricopa Co after 1917 or at least lived in Maricopa Co after 1917. Father's name would have been Johnny Long, born May 1891 in Illinois. Thank you, Chris Kelly

MILLER, Clyde b 4-Apr-1894 d Jan 1973. Searching for info to see if this Clyde Miller once lived in Ill. I am searching for a friend who thinks her father whom she never knew remarried and had 2 children and moved to AZ. All I know is that he was married to Ida Bolhorst in Ill. and divorced after the birth of Armand Miller. Respond to Emch@aol.com

YANDLE--Searching for information about the Matthew Yandle family, formally of Duluth, MN. Matthew and Alice Edgley had a son Vernard Yandle born 26 March 1912 in Duluth, MN, he married Elvine and had 2 children. Vernard died in Maricopa Co. AZ in 1987. Would like to exchange information with anyone researching this surname. Contact Joan LeVeque jleve10494@aol.com

I am looking for any information on an area within Maricopa County called Whispering Ranch. Presumably located not far from Wickenberg. interested in good new, bad news, no news re: previous, current, future development. obviously, any information is welcome. thank you.

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GILPIN--I am searching for additional information regarding Jefferson D. GILPIN and his descendants. He was the youngest brother of my great grandfather Cantley Washington GILPIN. SSDI records indicate Jeff was born 18 JUL 1878 and died in April 1966, and list his residence as Tolleson, (Maricopa Co), AZ. The 1880 Henry County, (Leesville Township), Missouri census lists Jeff's age as one and identifies his place of birth as Missiouri. Any cousins on-line? Michael Gilpin

RUTHERFORD/HAWKINS--I am looking for a descendant of Paul Alexander RUTHERFORD. He wrote a family history in the 1920's. He is descended from Matthew HAWKINS of the Watauga. Matthew's parents are Joseph and Anneke Jane (EDWARDS) HAWKINS who moved to that area of the country that later became the state of Tn., probably in the 1760's. I descend from Matthew, also, and have much information - need to compare. Jeanne

STIRLING--Help: I am trying to find out information about Thomas Arthur Stirling and Constance Rose Bowlby Maas Walters (Stirling). My e-mail address is ljreaume@mnsi.net. They resided in Maricopa County. Arthur Stirling died Dec. 7, 1992. Thank you.

HAZELTON/HARER/STEWART--Do you intend to address these rural communities? My ancestors (and much of their kin) were certainly in these towns, i.e. Hazelton, Harer, Stewart... Shirley Bogart Harper 4873 Butternut Hollow Lane Bonita CA 91902-1730 sharper1@home.com

KIRCHOFF--I am looking for a Terry Kirchoff, a schoolmate and friend of my cousin, Warren Langston. They attended school in St. Paul, Minnesota in the 1950s and 1960s. If possible, I would like an E-mail from him if he can contact me or Warren. Thank you for any information you may have. Mavis Schaffner

HOWE--We have been making inquiries at the AZ State Archives and the Genealogical Society with no luck. We would appreciate any help, advice, tips to sources, etc. for the following search:

ALBION HOWE, MY MISSING GREAT-GRANDFATHER

Born circa 1859 in Massachusetts or New Hampshire...Died some time after 1907, probably in ARIZONA...Married to Emma Jane (Knight) Howe, also born back east. They had five children. Lived in Superior, Wisconsin from at least 1891 but probably longer (1891 was the first year Superior had a city directory).

Albion was active in the politics of Superior: he was an alderman, president of the city council, and was appointed Acting Mayor in 1895-96 when the presiding mayor was impeached for taking graft from the saloons. Albion seemed to be considered a highly moral sort of man. Albion remained in Superior, working in the MINING INDUSTRY as well as politics (we see his occupation listed as "miner" only once; the rest of the time he is superintendent of various elevators down near the Lake Superior docks. We are not sure if it was the iron or coal mining industry.)

We last see him listed in the Superior directory in 1906. In 1907 and 1908 we see Emma Jane at the same address with some of her (now grown) children. In the 1909 directory she lists herself as "widow, Albion". She may have been lying to save face. We found no probate records in Superior, so that's my hunch. Family rumor has it that he left his family in Superior and "ran off with the town prostitute," but that may also be an exaggeration of Emma Jane's. She was a staunch and very active churchwoman, and another rumor has it that it's one of the reasons Albion left.

My grandfather John (Albion's son) graduated high school in Superior in 1906 or 1907, and began working almost immediately for a coal mining company in the area. My father remembers my grandfather telling him that Albion wrote a letter to the family requesting that John visit him in ARIZONA. This likely happened in 1907, 08 or 09, but may have been later. We do not know. It would not have happened after John was married in 1912. The visit did take place, but my father does not remember what city or county John said he visited.

We have no other knowledge of what happened to Albion either during or after his son's visit. We don't know if he was living alone or with someone. We don't know what his occupation was in Arizona, though something connected with mining is likely. We don't know when or where he died, or where he is buried.

CAN ANYONE HELP? Marci Duryea marcoise@wwa.com

RICHARDSON--I am looking for information on the family of Benton Faulkner Richardson. He was born in Phoenix, AZ in 1906 died in 1946. He had at least one brother named Bill or William Richardson. Thank you.Ben Richardson redbear@ccnet.com

PAGE--I searching for possible descendants of : James and Sarah PAGE born in Ky. 1844 moved to IL. Children:4 ( only listing this one.) Parker PAGE born 1977 in KY. md. Elizabeth > appox. 1914 Children ( only know of one) Everett PAGE born 1916/17 in ILLnois/ Iowa. * died April 1983. If this is the right one he died in Maricopa County. My e-mail address id : Roxy1952@Yahoo.com

RATH--I have been trying to locate my step sister. I was told she is married. The last of the relatives I was in contact with passed away before she told me where I could get in contact with my step sister. I have been trying to find her. Her maiden name is Patricia Rath. I was trying to find out her married name. The last time I spoke with her was about 5 years ago, shortly after my wedding. She was living in Mesa. I would appreciate if you could direct me where to go to find out my sister's married name. Thank you, Elysha Thompson "Frank Thompson" <f-e.thompson@worldnet.att.net>

SWING--I am looking for any descendents of David Swing or Virginia Maertz from the Phoeniz AZ area. Thanks P. Blank blank@harborside.com